Alginate is an acidic polysaccharide mainly extracted from kelp or sargassum, which
comprises 40% of the dry weight of algae. It is a linear polymer consisting of β-D …

Alginates are natural polymers widely used in the food industry because of their
biocompatible, biodegradable character, nontoxicity and easy availability. The bioadhesive …

Incorporation of natural additives to active packaging systems or biopolymer-based edible
films can modify the film structure and, as a result, modify their functionality and application …

Natural bioactive compounds (BCs) are types of chemicals found in plants and certain foods
that promote good health, however they are sensitive to processing and environmental …

La microencapsulación es definida como una tecnología de empaquetamiento de
materiales sólidos, líquidos o gaseosos. Las microcápsulas selladas puede liberar sus …

Incorporation of additives into polysaccharide-based films has emerged as a new strategy to
release additives in food under specific conditions. However, there are no reports on the …

Carotenoids, anthocyanins, and chlorophylls are used as natural food colourants in the food
industry. Microencapsulation is a technology that is used for the protection, stabilization, and …

Fruits and vegetables have received much attention as these materials have been reported
to contain various phytochemicals, which are claimed to exert many health benefits. When …

The incorporation of natural antioxidants into films and edible coatings can modify their
structure, improving their functionality and applicability in foods, such as in fresh-cut fruits …

Pectin films containing fruit extracts were developed and tested in relation to ultraviolet light
transmission, phytochemical contents, and antioxidant capacity during 90 d shelf life …